50 Rules for Dads of Daughters

A friend sent me this yesterday. It's beautiful:

http://www.fromdatestodiapers.com/50-rules-for-dads-of-daughters

Athough in my case, I would have some to add, such as:

1. Always kiss her good night, even when she thinks she's getting too old.

2. Teach her to play Dungeons & Dragons - Not only does it spur her imagination, but it will keep her out of bars when she's old enough to drink.

3. Show her the world - From a very early age, she should know that the Eiffel Tower is NOT in Disneyland or Las Vegas. She should never be in another country and ask "Do you talk American?" (which I actually heard a 20-something girl ask a waiter on our last trip to Italy).

4. Just like you do with Mom, tell her she looks beautiful after she gets dressed in the morning. Don't say it every day - but do say it when it's true and she'll trust you on this.

5. Let her make the "not so important" decisions. Who cares if purple, brown and turquoise don't match? She's a girl, she's going to look adorable anyway. It won't kill you to share a dinner of spaghetti with a side of macaroni-and-cheese for one meal in your life.

6. Sometimes she's just got to learn things the hard way, like why we don't wear sandals in the snow.

7. Get Outside - Dance in the rain. Taste the wind on your face. Build a snowman. Play in the mud. Bask in the sunshine (but don't forget the sunscreen).

8. Kill the Bugs Inside For Her - Enjoy it while you can, because someday this will be the role of her husband.

9. Laugh With Her - Even at the stupidest of jokes. You'll build her confidence.

10. Remember she will always have only one Daddy - you!